Avon Tires

**schoeney** · 07-09-2008, 04:00 PM

Hi guys + gals. I know the tire issue gets TIREsome but I can't stand the noise in the corners from the stock stones (just like most of you). Probably a knee jerk reaction but I think I care more about quiet + handling than I do treadlife....so I was thinking about getting the Avon Venom X for front + rear....anyone running those? What kind of miles did you get (or have now). Did you notice a BIG difference in noise/handling? I see the Avon's are cheaper (20%)...maybe that justifies the treadlife a little. I just want a big improvement. Anyone with E3's or Metz feel free to chime in about improvement in noise/handling because my decision is not cast in stone yet as my bike only has 3500k on it....but it is an 03. Any reason I should change the size of tire from the stock 150-80-16's?

Thanks!

tkd · 07-09-2008, 04:17 PM

Metzler's should go on This weekend. I'll let you know. Running stock stones now

**schoeney** · 07-09-2008, 05:52 PM

Thanks

rewindgy · 07-09-2008, 06:04 PM

Got Avon's front and rear. Put rear on after 10,000 Km when the stock Stones died a horrible death. Now got 20,000 Km on the bike front Stone cupped so put the Front Avon on. Back after 10,000 Km looks hardly worn! And that is with pulling a trailer! Handles way better than the Stones. Don't notice any noise from either tire. Doesn't squirm when you go over irregularities in the pavement now like it did with the Stones! Rain seems okay. I was a Metzler guy for many many years and these are my first Avon's - so far I think they are a good tire. Don't sing in the corners like other Mets did, kinda miss it.

oledawg · 07-09-2008, 07:21 PM

What aree the sizes & models of your Avon's? ???
Is your bike a 1500 or 1600?

rewindgy · 07-10-2008, 08:02 AM

1600 Front Venom AM41 150/80B-16 Rear Venom X AM42 160/80B-16

oledawg · 07-10-2008, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rewindgy

1600 Front Venom AM41 150/80B-16 Rear Venom X AM42 160/80B-16

;) Thanks rewindgy, your the 2nd person who has commented
favorably on the Avon wear. I may give the rear tire a shot as I
would like to stay with a m/c tire if I could just get some decent mileage. I definitely won't buy anymore radial m/c tires due to excessive wear. But the more I read about car tires the more I'm tempted to go that route. $300 every 6,500mi for the 880 radial rear is more than I care to spend.

07-10-2008, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ole Dawg

Quote:

Originally Posted by rewindgy

1600 Front Venom AM41 150/80B-16 Rear Venom X AM42 160/80B-16

;) Thanks rewindgy, your the 2nd person who has commented
favorably on the Avon wear. I may give the rear tire a shot as I
would like to stay with a m/c tire if I could just get some decent mileage. I definitely won't buy anymore radial m/c tires due to excessive wear. But the more I read about car tires the more I'm tempted to go that route. $300 every 6,500mi for the 880 radial rear is more than I care to spend.

Lose some weight dammit! You'll get an extra 2000 miles!! ;) ;) ;) ;) ;)

**Top Cat** · 07-10-2008, 11:14 AM

I put the Metz on my bike. They sing like hell in the turns. I don't think the next set will be Metz. Was thinking maybe Elite 3's.
I used to run Continental back in the day but don't know how they are now.

**schoeney** · 07-10-2008, 03:50 PM

Old Dawg. I have 2003 1500. 150-80-16 on front and back. Thanks for the input everyone. sounds like the Avons are quiet and still get acceptable wear...I will give them a shot...what the heck...I ride the Rolls Royce of bikes...why not use Rolls Royce tires too!

07-10-2008, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Top Cat (TC)

I put the Metz on my bike. They sing like hell in the turns. I don't think the next set will be Metz. Was thinking maybe Elite 3's.
I used to run Continental back in the day but don't know how they are now.

That is so bizarre... mine don't at all.. you running 40/40 ?

Scoot · 07-10-2008, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by machodc

Quote:

Originally Posted by Top Cat (TC)

I put the Metz on my bike. They sing like hell in the turns. I don't think the next set will be Metz. Was thinking maybe Elite 3's.
I used to run Continental back in the day but don't know how they are now.

That is so bizarre... mine don't at all.. you running 40/40 ?

LMAO!!! That's because your bike sounds so good, your not paying attention to alittle tire noise

07-10-2008, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scoot

Quote:

Originally Posted by machodc

That is so bizarre... mine don't at all.. you running 40/40 ?

LMAO!!! That's because your bike sounds so good, your not paying attention to alittle tire noise

You got point there!! Ever since I did the famous Scoot V&H's baffle mod!!! (The Other Brad Baffle Mod) ;)

**Top Cat** · 07-10-2008, 05:56 PM

Yeah Nico, I was running 40/40 and the front growled in the turns. I went to 38/40 and it still growls in the tighter turns. Scared the hell out of me the first time. Thought there was something wrong with the bearings or the axle was comong out

oledawg · 07-10-2008, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by machodc

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ole Dawg

;) Thanks rewindgy, your the 2nd person who has commented
favorably on the Avon wear. I may give the rear tire a shot as I
would like to stay with a m/c tire if I could just get some decent mileage. I definitely won't buy anymore radial m/c tires due to excessive wear. But the more I read about car tires the more I'm tempted to go that route. $300 every 6,500mi for the 880 radial rear is more than I care to spend.

Lose some weight dammit! You'll get an extra 2000 miles!! ;) ;) ;) ;) ;)

Takes one to know one!

Beside I'm only 30 over! ;) ::)

07-09-2008, 04:00 PM	#1
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	Avon Tires Hi guys + gals. I know the tire issue gets TIREsome but I can't stand the noise in the corners from the stock stones (just like most of you). Probably a knee jerk reaction but I think I care more about quiet + handling than I do treadlife....so I was thinking about getting the Avon Venom X for front + rear....anyone running those? What kind of miles did you get (or have now). Did you notice a BIG difference in noise/handling? I see the Avon's are cheaper (20%)...maybe that justifies the treadlife a little. I just want a big improvement. Anyone with E3's or Metz feel free to chime in about improvement in noise/handling because my decision is not cast in stone yet as my bike only has 3500k on it....but it is an 03. Any reason I should change the size of tire from the stock 150-80-16's? Thanks! __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-09-2008, 04:17 PM	#2
tkd Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Elk River, MN (twin cities) Posts: 271	Avon Tires Metzler's should go on This weekend. I'll let you know. Running stock stones now
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07-09-2008, 05:52 PM	#3
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	Avon Tires Thanks __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina
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07-09-2008, 06:04 PM	#4
rewindgy Advanced Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 959	Avon Tires Got Avon's front and rear. Put rear on after 10,000 Km when the stock Stones died a horrible death. Now got 20,000 Km on the bike front Stone cupped so put the Front Avon on. Back after 10,000 Km looks hardly worn! And that is with pulling a trailer! Handles way better than the Stones. Don't notice any noise from either tire. Doesn't squirm when you go over irregularities in the pavement now like it did with the Stones! Rain seems okay. I was a Metzler guy for many many years and these are my first Avon's - so far I think they are a good tire. Don't sing in the corners like other Mets did, kinda miss it.
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07-09-2008, 07:21 PM	#5
oledawg Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: York PA Posts: 1,146	Avon Tires What aree the sizes & models of your Avon's? ??? Is your bike a 1500 or 1600? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-10-2008, 08:02 AM	#6
rewindgy Advanced Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 959	Avon Tires 1600 Front Venom AM41 150/80B-16 Rear Venom X AM42 160/80B-16
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07-10-2008, 11:14 AM	#9
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Avon Tires I put the Metz on my bike. They sing like hell in the turns. I don't think the next set will be Metz. Was thinking maybe Elite 3's. I used to run Continental back in the day but don't know how they are now. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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07-10-2008, 03:50 PM	#10
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	Avon Tires Old Dawg. I have 2003 1500. 150-80-16 on front and back. Thanks for the input everyone. sounds like the Avons are quiet and still get acceptable wear...I will give them a shot...what the heck...I ride the Rolls Royce of bikes...why not use Rolls Royce tires too! __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina
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07-10-2008, 05:56 PM	#14
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Avon Tires Yeah Nico, I was running 40/40 and the front growled in the turns. I went to 38/40 and it still growls in the tighter turns. Scared the hell out of me the first time. Thought there was something wrong with the bearings or the axle was comong out __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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